The cryptocurrency industry is entering a new phase of institutional maturation. My analytical monitoring has recorded an important event: a strategic partnership with the Global Blockchain Association (GBA) has been officially confirmed, under which a specialized expert council on legal and regulatory matters will be launched. The public debut of this initiative will take place at the key summit The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FoMGL), scheduled from September 29 to October 2, 2026, in Washington and New York.
At the intersection of politics, capital, and technology
The GBA program promises to become the intellectual epicenter of discussions about the future of the financial system. The three-day marathon will begin on Capitol Hill with a dialogue with American lawmakers, then move to the National Press Club. Key topics include the impact of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing on financial services, including digital assets, tokenization, and the formation of global regulatory frameworks.
Particular attention deserves the lineup of confirmed speakers—these are not just industry representatives, but decision-makers. Among them are leadership of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, representatives of the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, heads of the SEC's crypto working group, as well as top management from the World Bank, Ripple, Circle, and Coinbase. The architects of the technology will also take the stage—from the co-inventor of blockchain to the founders of Cardano. The presence of figures such as Lauren Belive, Corey Then, and Robin Cook underscores that the conversation will be about real implementation, not theoretical concepts.
It is important to understand the scale of GBA: the organization unites representatives from more than 500 government agencies worldwide and coordinates over 50 working groups. The Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) developed by the association has already gained recognition at the level of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF), making this platform a unique bridge between government demands and private expertise.
Launch of the Council and new opportunities
The newly established expert council will focus on comprehensive analysis of regulatory challenges: from jurisdiction selection and tax implications to compliance, anti-money laundering, and sanctions law. The head of the news department will host a separate panel on the state of global cryptocurrency regulation, which will be the culmination of the program.
Practical bonuses are provided for the community: the New York portion of the program at UN headquarters will be free, and for Washington events, the promo code BEINCRYPTO20 offers a 20% discount on tickets.
My verdict: The very fact of holding such discussions at the UN platform is a signal that the market is still underestimating. We are witnessing a transition from fragmented national approaches to an attempt to form a global consensus. For the industry, this means the approach of an era of clear rules of the game, which is positive for institutional capital in the medium term, but will require significantly greater regulatory flexibility from businesses.